The Villa over 35's are fittering out the season losing their last two games heavily. Assured of third place the Villa have had a yoyo of a first season and some praise should go to new manager Bruce Shaw for keeping the wheels on when things have looked iffy. A little more organisation and committment from a few would see Villa almost certain promotion candidates next season.

Pressure starting to tell?

Villa lost to mid table opponents Rockingham by a single goal. A lack lustre performance was shown and now Villa have left themselves with it all to do if they are to be promoted in their first season. Rockingham 1 - 0 Villa

Peacock 0 - 0 Villa

Villa's electric form was halted by leaders Peacock. Chances for either side were spurned and Villa had the chance to take all the points in the dying minutes but failed. The result makes it tight at the top now and the final promotion places are left in the hands of the top three. The message is simple "Win your games for Promotion".

Villa 2 - 1 Real Arundel

Villa made hard work of what should have been a comfotable win. Dick Wrightson making some important saves just when it mattered. Villa now have their own destiny in their hands with the chance to get promoted if they beat the teams ahead of them when they play them shortly.

Penistone Church 1 - 3 High Green Villa

The Villa old boys got back on track in the league winning comfortably at Penistone. Goals coming from Shaun Walsh, Paul Johnson and Pete Beighton. If Villa win their games in hand they can rise to second place in the league, which would be a great acheivement for the first season.

Sicey Oboys 6 - 1 High Green Villa

A big exit from the league cup as villa were dumped in terrible conditions.  

High Green Villa 4 - 4 Conisborough

Some very entertaining football and a very odd turn of events saw this game abandoned with around 15 minutes to go after some colourful refereing and language.

High Green Villa O35   4 - 2 Rawmarsh Earl   (League Cup)

Villa were convincing winners after a shakey start over ther visitors. Dick Wrightson coming to the rescue throughout the match but especially early on. After the visitors missed a very dubious penalty the deadlock was eventually broken by a more clear cut penalty desicion and subsequent conversion at the second bite from N. Griffin. Villa went further ahead courtesy of another amazing freekick from P. Beighton to lead 2 - 0 at halftime. The second half saw a quick goal from G.Ashton to make it 3 - 0 and relative comfort. Some general errors by Villa gave the visitors some hope and almost created a fightback opportunity, but G.Ashton settled the tie with a calm finish. Villa progress to the last 16.

Noteable performances from Dick Wrightson and Mick King

Bruce Shaw Club Manager

Villa scrape through this one: Villa won 0 - 1 away to conisborough with a very lack lustre performance. The side having to be rescued numerous times by Goalie Dick Wrightson. It was said that the side wouldn't have scored if they played all day, and it turned out to be true as the winner was scored in the first half by the hosts. Manager Bruce Shaw commented, its a positive thing when the side is not playing well but still picking up all the points.

Cup run beginning? Villa ran out 4 - 3 winners against 1st division opposition on Saturday, beating the side in extra time. Losing 0- 2 at half time, it looked like Villa were to take an early exit, but they rallied to pull off a great victory and progress to the next round.

Villa hit better form: Villa were run away winners against Yew Tree on saturday. Still struggling to turn out a full squad, Villa went ahead 1 - 0 at half time, but turned the screw to come away 4 - 0 winners. Although Villa aren't playing the best football, they are picking up points regularly and will gain strength as injury and absence subsides.

The win finally comes Taking on top of the division side Sheffield Academicals, Villa were rampant for the first 30 minutes scoring 3 goals courtesy of Greg Henshaw (2) and Shaun Walsh (1)  before the vistitors notched to make it 3-1 at the break. Both strikers were in fine form for Villa and it wasn't long before Pete Beighton popped up to win a penalty which was converted by Nathan Griffin. The final score staying at 4 - 1

Villa are becoming Draw Specialists:Villa were held at home to Old Edwardians 2-2 both goals being very spectacular and coming from Russ Hogden and Pete Beighton. Numerous chances were created by both sides but poor finishing was the topic of the day. Good performances came from Tony Noble and Dick Wrightson.

An unfortunate hiccup: Villa were beaten 4- 0 for the first time this season when a very under strength side was turned out. Bruce Shaw has made wholesale changes to bring things back on track noteably the aquisition of Richard Wrightson in goal.

The Lads manage 6 again: You wouldn't have bet on it, but yet another 3 - 3 draw but this time at home. Leading  3 - 2 in the final minutes Villa let it slip to end in stalemate again against Rockingham.

The over 35's side had their first game in the 2nd division of the Wragg League, they ground out a 3-3 draw away to Real Arundel. Villa's goals coming courtesy of Shaun Walsh (2) and Paul Johnson (1).

Bruce has been injury ravaged at the start of the season and is still managing to get points without a qualified Goalkeeper. The squad however is starting to grow and many newcomers are just over 35 so Villa prospects look very good indeed. 

If you are interested in helping the Over 35's team, whether playing or indeed supporting, please contact Bruce on 07717367092.  

Wragg League Division Two HERE